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Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

Tender chicken marinated in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh cucumber-tomato salad and herbed couscous.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large resealable bag, combine the cubed chicken, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.

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